Prospect, KY

Anna Plaia Noakes

Ms. Noakes has established herself as a competent attorney now having represented thousands of clients. Anna has a reputation with the insurance companies that she never takes the first, second, or even the third offer to settle her client’s cases. Ms. Noakes does not shy away from filing lawsuits on behalf of her clients to maximize results. Ms. Noakes specializes in all aspects of personal injury, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual assault, and birth injury.

Jerry M. Martin

Jerry is a seasoned trial lawyer based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he routinely practices in both state and federal court. With over 35 years of experience, Jerry focuses on mechanic liens, construction litigation, and personal injury matters. His extensive knowledge of mechanics' and materialmen's liens has made him a key contributor to Tennessee’s lien law reforms, including the 2007 amendments and the Lien Law Corrections Bill of 2008. Jerry also played a significant role in the revisions to the Lien Law enacted in 2015. In addition to his legal practice, Jerry is a leader in the legal community, having served as the Chair of the Executive Council of the Tennessee Bar Association Construction Law Section. He continues to serve as the Section's Legislative Liaison and is currently a Delegate for the Sixth District in the Tennessee Bar Association House of Delegates. Jerry also has judicial experience, having served as the Municipal Judge for the Town of Farragut.

Zachary D. Jones

Zach is a seasoned attorney dedicated to serving the needs of clients in the real estate development, design, and construction industry as well as companies doing business with government entities. In addition to his private practice, Zach serves as General Counsel to the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Zach prefers to help clients avoid disputes by advising them on contracts and risk management. He has experience assisting clients involved with traditional design-bid-build projects, as well as more specialized contract structures like design-build, P3, and IPD. Zach has worked on projects ranging from roads and pipelines to commercial, industrial, and residential developments. He has represented owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers, giving his clients an advantage by understanding the interests, risks, and incentives of all project participants. Despite his best efforts to prevent disputes, conflicts sometimes still arise on projects. Zach has successfully litigated cases involving multi-million dollar consequences and has helped clients navigate various legal proceedings including claims for money damages, permitting issues, bid protests, and injunctive relief. Before becoming a lawyer, Zach worked as a construction professional on water and wastewater projects. He is also a combat veteran, having served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division.

David Bryce Barber

David Barber’s practice is devoted to holding people and corporations accountable when they have violated safety rules and harmed people in the community throughout Kentucky. David's experience includes over one-hundred jury trials as a prosecutor and as a private lawyer. David has also successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients through the pre-lawsuit or claims stage, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration. David's involvement in the profession has also included service in the Kentucky Bar Association (on the Board of Governors and the charitable Kentucky Bar Foundation), the American Bar Association (including chairing the Solo and Small Firm Committee of the Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section), the Kentucky Justice Association (presenting programs and writing articles for other attorneys), the Brandeis chapter of the American Inns of Court, and as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The ABF is a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to 1/3 of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation. David has published over forty articles in state and national legal publications on topics including attorney ethics, public service, and representing people harmed by violation of safety rules. In addition to speaking to lawyer groups, David has been invited to speak to community groups and other professional groups such as the Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky. In the community, David has helped to found charitable groups such as the Gravy Cup, benefitting Boys and Girls Haven, and coached many baseball teams which have produced over fifty players who have or now play at the college level.

Nicholas W. Utter

Nick is a dedicated trial lawyer who brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to every case he handles. He focuses on representing clients in high-stakes litigation, often uncovering key details that lead to favorable outcomes. Whether in trial or on appeal, Nick’s experience in the courtroom makes him a valuable ally to construction companies, engineers, and suppliers, as well as in-house counsel seeking reliable representation in complex legal matters. Nick is known for his fierce advocacy, but his approachable and straightforward communication style ensures that his clients are always informed and confident in their legal strategy. Outside of work, Nick spends his time with his fiancée and two daughters. A proud veteran, Nick served as an airborne infantryman during Operation Desert Storm, followed by his service in a long-range surveillance detachment.

Elizabeth Downey Barber

Elizabeth Barber focuses her practice on the complex legal and emotional matters involved with family law and criminal defense cases. Her approach emphasizes thorough preparation and carefully developed strategy to effectively counsel clients.

Jefferson L. Brannon

Jeff focuses his practice on construction litigation, succession and estate planning, probate, and advising small businesses on acquisitions. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Jeff brings a wealth of diverse experience to his legal practice, including a background in government consulting with Booz Allen Hamilton, where he advised officials on projects ranging from science and technology oversight to the development of electronic warfare training methodologies. His strategic approach and attention to detail enable him to navigate complex legal issues effectively on behalf of his clients. Prior to his legal career, Jeff served as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army’s First Cavalry Division, completing two deployments to Iraq.